Pre-Purchase Inspections
Pre-Purchase and Pre-Sale building inspections in Hamilton and Waikato
Whether you are buying or selling, a Method inspection gives you the full picture before you sign anything.
A building inspection is one of the most important steps in any property transaction. Method provides independent assessments carried out by a Licensed Building Practitioner, delivered in plain English, every time. Whether you are buying with confidence or selling without surprises, we have you covered.
What we look for during a pre-purchase building inspection
Every inspection is carried out in accordance with NZ Standard NZS 4306:2005. Our methodology is thorough, consistent, and non-invasive, covering the full visible structure of the property from the ground up.
Internal Condition
Internal linings, walls, and ceilings assessed for structural condition, settlement cracking, and moisture damage
Moisture
Non-invasive moisture testing at all high-risk zones including skirting boards, window aprons, external wall boundaries, and wet area surrounds
Shrinkage Cracking
Analysis of structural deviations, settlement, or foundation issues that might cause concern for health and safety of the occupants
Joinery Quality
Joinery inspection including windows, doors, and timber reveals for moisture ingress, staining, or rot
Roof Integrity
Roof space inspection where safely accessible, including insulation, structural framing integrity, underlays, and leak paths
Weather Tight Risks
Exterior envelope assessed against 45 identified weathertightness risk points including ground-to-cladding clearances, flashings, joinery transitions, and penetrations
